ORIGIN

This 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is finished in Brilliant Silver over black Nappa leather, and is equipped with the AMG styling package, SL2 package with heated seats, and a removable hardtop with panoramic center panel. The car was sold new in Rhode Island, and resided in Florida and California before coming to Pennsylvania in 2017. The 5.0L V8 is backed by a 5G-Tronic automatic transmission, and the car was recently serviced with new convertible top hydraulics, valve cover gaskets, belts, rear shocks, transmission service, oil change, alignment, and a Pennsylvania state inspection. This SL500 is offered by the selling dealer with the original books, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Pennsylvania title.

The exterior is finished in Brilliant Silver, and features the AMG body styling package with unique fascias, cladding, and 18″ 5-spoke AMG alloy wheels. The front bumper was repainted about 18 months ago to correct for scuffing on the underside of the bumper. The car was originally sold with the base hardtop, and the second owner sourced a panoramic hardtop. The replacement top is finished in a different color, and has been wrapped in silver vinyl to match the paintwork. Detailed photos of the top are provided, and a hardtop stand is included.

The wheels have been refinished, and new tires were installed just before the previous owner’s purchase two years ago. The black convertible top features new top hydraulics, and photos are provided showing the top and three-piece backlight. The seller notes that all of the top hydraulics have been replaced, at a cost of several thousand dollars.

The cabin is trimmed in black Nappa leather with contrasting burl wood veneers on the center stack and door panels. The car retains a factory stereo with telephone functions, and is equipped with automatic climate control, heated seats, and power adjustable seats with three-position memory.

A new contoured AMG Edition 1 sport steering wheel has been installed, and the original steering wheel is included and said to be in good condition. Factory instrumentation is bordered with chrome trim rings, and includes a 160 mph speedometer, tachometer with 6k rpm redline, analog clock, and a trio of auxiliary gauges. 39k miles are shown on the digital odometer.

The 5.0L V8 was factory rated at 302 horsepower at 5,600 rpm with 339 lb-ft of torque, and is paired to a 5G-Tronic automatic transmission. The seller reports that within the last 18 months the car has received new valve cover gaskets, belts, rear shocks, transmission service with new fluid and filter, an oil and filter change, an alignment, and a Pennsylvania safety and emissions inspection.

The Carfax shows history in Rhode Island, Florida, California, and Pennsylvania. No accidents or other issues are noted. Three videos of the car are viewable below.